irritate

Example Sentences

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That kind of dust is known to irritate the airways making it easier for bacteria to go from harmlessly sitting there to invading the body.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

In larger amounts, it can also irritate the body, sometimes leading to skin rashes or digestive discomfort.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2026

The justices have already dealt with the contraceptive mandate and the Little Sisters twice, and this latest challenge seems designed to irritate them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

At a retrospective of his work, Gustav refers to his crew as his “family,” which would irritate his kids if they’d bothered to attend.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

His parents' constant badgering was starting to irritate him, and he told them he didn't want to talk about it anymore.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple